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Dec 20 2025BUSINESS

Portland's Schoolhouse: A Sudden Goodbye

Schoolhouse, a beloved home decor store in Portland, just said goodbye to most of its workers. This news comes after a long time of money troubles at its parent company, Food52. Food52, based in New York, bought Schoolhouse a few years ago for a big sum. But now, things are not looking good. In a q

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Dec 20 2025SCIENCE

Unlocking the Secrets of Pulsars with SKA's Mighty Telescopes

The SKA Observatory's telescopes, SKA-Low and SKA-Mid, are set to revolutionize our understanding of the universe. These powerful tools, spread across two continents, boast incredible sensitivity and a wide range of frequencies. They can observe multiple areas of the sky simultaneously, making them

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Dec 20 2025HEALTH

Protecting Kids: A Closer Look at the New Gender Transition Rules

The Trump administration has put forward new rules about gender transition treatments for minors. These rules aim to stop federal money from being used for certain medical steps, like puberty blockers and surgeries. The idea is to focus on treatments that are proven to work and to avoid turning kids

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Dec 20 2025FINANCE

Genenta's CEO Invests Big: What It Means for the Company

Genenta Science, a company working on new ways to fight cancer, has some news to share. Their CEO, Pierluigi Paracchi, has been buying up shares of the company. Over time, he's picked up 30, 000 American Depositary Shares, or ADSs, through open-market purchases. No sales have been reported, just buy

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Dec 19 2025BUSINESS

U. S. Navy's New Small Combat Ships: A Familiar Design Takes the Lead

The U. S. Navy has picked Ingalls Shipbuilding to create and construct new small surface combatant (SSC) ships. These ships will be based on the design of the Legend-class national security cutters, which Ingalls has already built for the U. S. Coast Guard. This decision makes sense because Ingalls

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Dec 19 2025HEALTH

A Clash of Views: Vaccine Safety and Science

A recent debate within the FDA has sparked concerns about the future of vaccine safety and policy. Dr. Vinay Prasad, head of the FDA's Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, sent an internal email claiming that COVID vaccines had caused the deaths of "at least 10 children. " This claim was me

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Dec 19 2025HEALTH

Young People and Diabetes: What Puts Them at Risk?

Diabetes is becoming more common in young adults. It's a serious health issue. This condition is often diagnosed before age 40. It's called early-onset type 2 diabetes. It's different from the type that affects older adults. Early-onset diabetes progresses quickly. It also has a higher risk of compl

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Dec 19 2025POLITICS

Trump's Rocky Mount Visit: A Closer Look at the Politics and Economy

In a move that's got everyone talking, former President Trump is heading to Rocky Mount, North Carolina. This visit comes right after the state's filing period for the 2026 elections wrapped up, and it's clear that North Carolina is a battleground state with some serious political stakes. Trump's b

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Dec 19 2025SCIENCE

A Peculiar Planet Puzzles Scientists

A planet that looks like a lemon and behaves even stranger has left scientists scratching their heads. This oddball, named PSR J2322–2650b, is not your typical planet. It's not even orbiting a normal star. Instead, it's circling a pulsar, which is the leftover core of a dead star. This pulsar is sup

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Dec 19 2025POLITICS

Judge's Actions Spark Debate on Immigration and Justice

A Wisconsin judge, Hannah Dugan, has been found guilty of obstruction after helping a Mexican immigrant evade arrest by federal agents. This case has sparked a heated debate about immigration policies and the role of judges in the U. S. The trial lasted for six hours, with the jury acquitting Dugan

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